Space Force - Systems Network Engineer

General Dynamics Mission Systems, Inc • Scottsdale, AZ

1d • $139,662 - $154,938 • Hybrid

About The Position

General Dynamics Mission Systems is seeking a Space Force Systems Network Engineer to design and plan network systems, including developing specifications and detailed schematics for network architecture. The engineer provides detailed technical information for hardware and software selection, implementation techniques, and tools to create efficient solutions that meet business needs and present and future capacity requirements. The role supports the SDA Team at the Scottsdale, Arizona facility and is fully on-site or hybrid/flex, with at least three days on-site for hybrid work. Applicants must be U.S. citizens and able to obtain a Department of Defense Secret security clearance within a reasonable time.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, a related specialized area or field, or equivalent experience, plus at least 15 years of relevant experience in large networking systems; the posting's Basic Qualifications also list a bachelor's degree in Engineering or related Science or Mathematics field plus at least 8 years of relevant experience, or a master's degree plus at least 6 years.
• Technical expertise in network and computer hardware and software interconnection and interfacing, including routers, multiplexers, hubs, bridges, and gateways.
• Subject Matter Expert in at least one discipline or field, with working knowledge of multiple adjacent disciplines or fields.
• Strong ability to develop solutions to highly complex problems requiring ingenuity, innovation, and creativity.
• Strong independent judgment.
• U.S. citizenship.
• Department of Defense Secret security clearance, obtainable within a reasonable time, and eligibility for access to classified information.

Nice To Haves

• Space and Ground Mission Experience.
• AWS Solutions Architect, Advanced Networking, Security Specialty, or equivalent cloud certification.
• Cisco CCNP, Juniper JNCIP/JNCIE, Palo Alto, or comparable network/security certification.
• Experience with AWS SC2S, GovCloud, Direct Connect, Transit Gateway, and hybrid-cloud architectures.
• Experience with Terraform, CloudFormation, Ansible, Python, or other automation/infrastructure-as-code tools.
• Experience with SDA, PWSA, GMI, satellite ground systems, mission networks, or Space Vehicle Vendor integration.
• Experience with IPv6 design, implementation, and transition planning in enterprise or DoD environments.

Responsibilities

• Design and plan network systems, producing specifications and detailed network architecture schematics.
• Provide technical information on hardware and software selection, implementation techniques, and tools to develop efficient solutions that meet current and future capacity requirements.
• Represent the organization as the prime technical contact on contracts and projects.
• Lead a team and mentor staff.
• Identify opportunities to apply AI for continuous improvement and innovation.

Benefits

• Flexible schedules, including an optional 9/80 schedule with every other Friday off.
• 401(k) matching.
• Flexible time off.
• Paid parental leave.
• Healthcare benefits.
• Health and wellness programs.
• Employee resource and social groups.
• Opportunities for continuous learning and development.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior